Minimum soluble solids for tomato paste
Codex identifies processed tomato concentrate with at least 24% natural total soluble solids as tomato paste.
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Tomato Product Market Context
Last reviewed 31 July 2026. Codex definitions provide a practical reference point for distinguishing processed tomato concentrate formats. Final product specifications and destination rules remain programme-specific.
Tomato purée soluble-solids range
Processed tomato concentrate from 7% up to, but not including, 24% natural total soluble solids is designated tomato purée.
Maximum permitted pH
The Codex standard sets a maximum pH of 4.6 for processed tomato concentrates.
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